"...Even Trump with all his wild ideas had the boldness to attend the debate. This morning he (Nana Addo) rather went on Peace FM and spoke slangs there . So I said if you can speak slangs then you should come to the debate and speak there...” said President John Dramani Mahama.
President Mahama who was speaking to party supporters in the Volta Region, Friday, made the above statement in reaction to various issues raised by the flagbearer of the opposition, New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo during an interview on Peace FM, Friday.
Nana Akufo Addo had a one-on-one interview with host of Peace FM flagship programme, Kokrokoo, Kwami Sefa Kayi, Friday (December 2, 2016) morning.
Among other issues discussed during the interview, the NPP flagbearer dismissed claims of being divisive and tribalistic.
"When you’re about to deliver a speech or address a gathering, just say what you want to do for Ghanaians for Ghana to progress. That’s why I plead with you, If you assess what I’m saying and it makes sense, if you look at what I’m saying and there’s wisdom in it; vote for me and I will also honour my promise when elected” he added.
However, the President wonders why the NPP flagbearer is 'running' away from debates and rather granting interviews.
According to him, "he (Nana Addo) says so many things that are wrong. So I said come and sit down and let’s have a debate so that Ghanaians will know the truth; he run away. So after running away from the one-on-one, the NCCE gave the opportunity to all of us who want to be president to come and tell Ghanaians why we want to be president, that one was not one-on-one; so at least show respect to the Ghanaian people and come; that one too he run away.
I am the President; I should be the one reluctant to come to the debate because all of them will be attacking you because they want your post. But I am the first sitting president to take part in a debate, in 2012 I did it, and this year too, I engaged in the debate. But the leader of the opposition is rather running away, which is very strange. Even Trump with all his wild ideas had the boldness to attend the debate. This morning (Friday) he rather went on Peace FM and spoke slangs there . So I said if you can speak slangs then you should come to the debate and speak there” the President stated.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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The last time I checked "slang" stood for a technical word used in a context understood by the practitioners of a particular trade or profession! I am trying hard, very hard to get the context in which our President accused his main rival of 'speaking slang on radio...' I rest the case that I don't even have!
Oh please I beg you guys. Stop commenting here for the Stzcup11d ans Uzzeless president does not deserve any attention for all the nkwwasseasemm he spews our daily.
The way president Mahama spoke about Akuffo Addo not attending the debate shows he is jealous of him (Akuffo Addo ) than what he wants us to believe. There is no denying the fact that Akuffo Addo can speak 4 local dialects fluently (Ga, Twi, Dagbani & Bono ) and 3 international languages fluently (French, Hausa & German) aside English for which he is street ahead in speaking than the communications expert Mahama. Of course Akuffo Addo will not need interpreter on most international engagements and President Mahama knows that. This is one of the reasons why the president is so jealous of Akuffo Addo. It is a fact that the presidency is tainted with so much corruption and NDC has been on a wild goose chase to equalize by finding something against Akuffo Addo. That has so far fallen flat. I'm at a lose why a president, his vice and the Chief of Staff and the NDC as a party all campaigning soo hard if indeed they have provided unprecedented infrastructure, even more than Nkrumah did as they claim, it shouldn't be hard to be retained in power. But the truth is that the president and his cronies are afraid that any future government apart from an NDC government will have a justifiable cause to investigate how massive amount of GHC 248 Billion in taxes and loans have been spent. Of prominence in this investigations will be cost of government sponsored projects over the last 8 years. In fact I can't wait to see this happening in Ghana. Any leader who has served his country with integrity is not afraid of accountability. The PNDC mantra of 'Probity and Accountability' is still relevant.
PATHETIC!!! Look at how low this man, John Mahama, has stooped. A whole president engaged in personal attacks and vindictives. Tell us what you can do to better the lots of Ghanaians, simple. JDM you have lost it! Go home and rest oooo "tom tom tom".
DEBATE OR NO DEBATE WE NEED CHANGE!!! SLANGS OR NO SLANGS WE NEED CHANGE. WHO CHICKENED OUT FIRST OF DEBATES??? YOU CANNOT PICK AND CHOOSE AND EXPECT OUR COMPETENT IN-COMING PRESIDENT TO BE PART OF IT;KNOWING HOW YOU GO ABOUT DOING THINGS!!! WE ARE WISE NOW. CHANGE OOO CHANGE. THAT WIND IS BLOWING EVERYWHERE.PRESIDO BYE, BYEEEEEEEEE
Change is coming. Ghanaians should not use violent but gentle approach to any wrong doing during the D day and be very vigilant. Nana beba!!!
jealousy Mahama the killer
BREAKING NEWS. The biggest radio station in Benin ( SAAHTIN FM )has exposed that, They have seen the general secretary of the governing national democratic congress(NDC).JOHNSON ASIEDU NKETIA at one biggest juju man's house. To their further investigation they hinted that the juju man has ordered the NDC not to use any paint,billboards,stickers and posters again but they have to start using materials to cover trees. Again the ask that ghanaians should ask them selves where is the general Secretary of ndc.JOHNSON ASIEDU NKETIA. He is in Benin nw,latest directions given to him is that before they can win this election they have to kill one of their party gurus.either their flag barrier,their veep,their general secretary,deputy general secretary,and their chairman.one of these must die before if not they will lose. Expect this greatest discovery on media nw,for further explanation and understanding. Thank you. Chuku Abin Journalist SAAHTIN FM BENIN
IS IT NOT MAHAMA WHO DODGED DEBATES FIRST WHEN HE FLED FRON THE INITIAL IEA DEBATE? WHAT TYPE OF MAN AT AAL IS THIS MAHAMA?
Where is our manners, followers of NPP and NDC....we don't even have regards for the elderly any longer all in the name of politics and freedom of speech. we insult and use abusive words that we cannot even substantiate and yet some of us call ourselves Christians, is a shame. Cant we share our views on issues without insults? Must we all follow or support one political party? Why the intolerance? Am so disappointed of the comments on this platform.....Remember we have only one Ghana...Google or read about the war in Liberia among others and you will appreciate the peace we have in this country.....God bless the youth of NPP and NDC, God bless our leaders, and God bless our home land Ghana